Republic of China: Ace Pilot

Inside the police station's interrogation room, Gong Xiuneng began the interrogation. Because it was a joint operation, the police station and the military each sent one person.

They were just bystanders and had no idea what would happen next.

Gong Xiuneng stepped forward, his fingertips precisely gripping the cobra's joints, and gradually increasing the pressure.

As each joint was dislocated, the cobra's body parts became strangely and irregularly dislocated, a sight that made the accompanying police officer vomit.

At first, Cobra gritted his teeth and tried to endure the torture using the methods of pain resistance he had learned in his spy training course.

But soon, the cobra could no longer hold on; veins bulged on its forehead, and cold sweat streamed down its face.

He tried to shout, but his jaw had been dislocated, so he couldn't make a sound and could only whimper softly.

Gong Xiuneng coldly watched all this: "I hope you can persevere. I like to see the Japanese devils being tortured."

With that, Gong Xiuneng began the second round, splitting the tendons.

Compared to bone misalignment, the pain of tendon separation is more prolonged and unbearable.

Under Gong Xiuneng's skillful manipulation, the cobra's hamstrings became knotted, forming a bulge.

The cobra's body also curled up into a ball.

In just three minutes, the excruciating pain completely shattered Cobra's mental defenses. His whole body convulsed violently, his face turned ashen, and his stubbornness crumbled completely, leaving only endless fear and pleas for mercy.

If we continue, this guy will faint, which will make it harder to get a confession.

Gong Xiuneng reached out and lifted part of the restriction, restoring his jaw joint.

Immediately, the cobra let out a hoarse wail.

“I’ll tell you… I’ll tell you everything… Stop this… I’ll give you all the names, all the contact points…”

The British officer quickly took out paper and pen to take notes.

With Cobra's confession, the list of spies infiltrating various military and political departments in Yangon was written down one by one:

The seventeen people—clerks in the Governor's Office Secretariat, adjutants in the British Army's logistics department, clerks in the Inspectorate, and even junior staff in the city hall—were spread throughout the core and key departments of British Burma; they were all his long-term moles.

In addition, he also revealed three secret liaison points of the Special Higher Police and two arms storage warehouses.

And the Japanese army's next plan: to secretly sabotage bridges along the Burma Road, cut off the supply lines for Chinese anti-Japanese war materials, and at the same time set fire to the Yangon oil depots to strike at the Taishan Group's resource lifeline.

Having obtained the complete statements and list, Fang Wen immediately discussed the operation with Colonel Edden and Director Brand.

British troops and Taishan Special Forces formed a joint capture team and launched an operation based on the list.

One by one, Japanese spies hidden among public officials were captured, three liaison points were sealed off, and a large number of weapons, codebooks, and encrypted radios were seized.

The next morning.

The operation was over, and the Japanese spy network that they had painstakingly built in Rangoon over several years was uprooted and completely destroyed overnight.

The British Governor-General of Burma was overjoyed and immediately sent a telegram of this great victory back to Britain. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet were furious upon learning of it and immediately ordered the British Minister to Japan to issue the strongest protest to the Tokyo government, accusing it of wantonly infiltrating the colonial authorities and demanding that Japan give a clear answer that it would not do such things again.

At this point, Fang Wen's anxiety, which had been hanging over him for many days, finally subsided.

The assassination crisis, internal spies, and espionage battles that had plagued the area in recent days have finally come to a successful conclusion. The Taishan Group's foothold in Yangon is now firmly established, and the safety of the Burma Road is guaranteed.

He did not participate in the British victory celebration in Yangon. Instead, he immediately made arrangements for the follow-up matters at headquarters, ordered the rectification of security and the strengthening of defenses, and then flew to the base in northern Myanmar to inspect the progress of the military industry.

at the same time.

In Europe, events related to Mount Tai are taking place in both London and Germany.

London.

Joint meeting of the British Army and the Navy.

The long table was filled with high-ranking British military officers, heads of arms development and intelligence, and other high-ranking military personnel. The table was covered with intelligence documents about Mount Tai, hand-drawn sketches of Mount Tai equipment, and combat reports.

"Gentlemen, this is a top-secret report jointly sent by the Governor-General of Yangon and Colonel Aiden of the garrison. We must take it seriously and even adjust our arms procurement and research and development plans immediately." The Minister of the Army tapped the document on the table, his expression serious, and his gaze swept over everyone present. "The Taishan individual flying vehicle, the radio voice walkie-talkie mentioned in the report, as well as their self-made gunboat aircraft and high-speed fighter jets, each of them has high military value, especially the first two, whose practical combat value is immeasurable."

A rear admiral picked up a sketch of a man-portable aircraft, his brow furrowed, his tone filled with disbelief: "Our Navy proposed the concept of shipborne reconnaissance for this kind of single-person controlled rotorcraft a year ago, but the military industry department has been slow to produce a feasible prototype. I never expected that a Chinese company in Myanmar would have already produced a finished product and put it into actual combat pursuit. Its flexibility and stability far exceed our expectations. It is simply the perfect equipment for special operations and forward reconnaissance!"

Then, the head of the Army communications department stood up and said, "Single-person flying vehicles do have unique technical advantages. But we believe that walkie-talkie technology is the most useful equipment on the battlefield."

At this moment, the Minister of War, who was chairing the meeting, spoke up: "Lieutenant Colonel, you need to explain in more detail so that everyone knows what this technology can bring to the war?"

The head of the army communications department picked up the report: "Our army is currently equipped with wireless telegraph machines, which require dedicated personnel to decode and transmit messages. This is time-consuming and laborious, and it is common for us to miss opportunities in battle. However, the walkie-talkies in Taishan can achieve real-time voice communication within a five-kilometer range. There is no need for decoding; we can communicate directly. In urban warfare, search and capture, and coordinated operations, we can improve command efficiency several times over and enable grassroots combat units to achieve better coordinated combat results."

He paused for a moment, then turned the page and continued.

“We once purchased a small batch of walkie-talkies from Taishan Military Industry, which was acquired through a deal involving turbofan engine technology from the Air Force. Taishan Military Industry no longer sells this equipment to outsiders. We interviewed the training personnel who used the equipment and received only positive feedback. They believe that if our British Army were to install this communication equipment, it would greatly improve our combat effectiveness.”

The Secretary of the Army announced, "The SIS will now speak."

SIS, or MI6, is the UK's secret intelligence service.

The SIS colonel stood up.

"After the Dunkirk evacuation, the Navy and Air Force requested our office to collect intelligence on Taishan, and later the Army sent the same request. We intensified our intelligence gathering on Taishan and discovered something very unusual. This company, personally established by Fang Wen, has a history of eight years. From its initial role as an airline, it later produced civilian aircraft, then developed military aircraft, and expanded into tanks, artillery, engines, and firearms. Now, it has a relatively complete military industrial chain, and its recent acquisition of Myanmar Oil has also made up for their energy needs after rapid development. It can be said that this company has become a powerful military-industrial complex."

He paused for a moment, then looked at the Minister of War: "Next, I'm going to talk about Fang Wen."

The Minister of War nodded.

Colonel, continue.

"Fang Wen is the key figure in this military-industrial complex. He possesses exceptional flying talent and is undefeated in air combat, with combat experience including the Spanish Civil War, the Sino-Japanese War, and the French Indochina War. Furthermore, he has developed a system for joint air-ground operations, utilizing slow-moving, highly defensive gunboats with narrow bodies, walkie-talkies as a real-time command and communication system, and combining this with his command abilities, which has proven advantageous in numerous operations." The report from SIS concluded.

The generals present passed the report around, their eyes gleaming with increasing desire as they read the combat data it contained.

Whether it's man-portable aircraft used for special infiltration and rapid pursuit, walkie-talkies that revolutionize traditional command and communication, or high-speed, high-powered rockets, all of these have a huge appeal to the British Army.

Faced with immense pressure from Germany, they are eager to alleviate the military gap by upgrading their military equipment.

"Our military research and development is still at the blueprint stage, while others have already mass-produced and used it in actual combat. If we wait any longer, we will only fall further behind." The Air Force Commander said in a deep voice, "Now we are repeatedly locked in a tug-of-war with German submarines in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Overseas resource transportation lines need to be restored. I believe that purchasing military equipment from Taishan can enhance the strength of the Far East Fleet, which can both resist the southward expansion of the Japanese army and support naval operations in the Atlantic."

After nearly two hours of intense discussion and repeated deliberation, the meeting finalized two core resolutions:
First, immediately increase the military equipment procurement order to Taishan Group, and prioritize the large-scale purchase of wireless walkie-talkies to make up for the communication shortcomings of the front-line troops.

Secondly, a senior military affairs commissioner was to be dispatched immediately, carrying generous gifts and a cooperation agreement, to Yangon to meet with Fang Wen. On the one hand, he was to thank the Taishan Group on behalf of the British government for its assistance in eliminating Japanese spies, and on the other hand, he was to formally propose a request for technical cooperation and customized equipment. He was to do whatever it took, even if it meant increasing the purchase price or giving up some trade facilitation, to achieve the cooperation and equip the British army with this batch of revolutionary equipment as soon as possible.

Following the meeting, the relevant instructions were immediately issued and implemented. The British Foreign Office simultaneously coordinated with the Yangon colonial government to ensure all necessary arrangements were made for the commissioner's upcoming visit.

London acted swiftly and urgently. They knew that with the shadow of World War II looming over Europe and Japan eyeing Southeast Asia, getting in touch with the Taishan Group and acquiring advanced military technology and equipment would not only solidify British rule in Burma but also give them a firm grip on key discourse power in the Asia-Pacific region. They could not afford to miss this opportunity.

And around the same time.

Berlin, Germany.

The German Army Equipment Department even listed the Taishan Group as a key research target.

The intelligence on man-portable aircraft sent back by the German observer who was previously under house arrest at the Taishan Aviation Hotel is consistent in principle with the Flettner Fl 282 helicopter that Germany is developing.

However, the design is more sophisticated, smaller, and better suited to the requirements of the German military.

Taishan's walkie-talkies, air-to-air rockets, and high-speed fighter jet technology were also technologies of interest to the German army.

Despite the current hostile relations between Britain and Germany, which prevents Germany from directly contacting the Taishan Group, the German military has secretly devised a plan to bypass British surveillance and blockade by using neutral businessmen as a roundabout route to establish contact with the Taishan Group. They are willing to spend heavily to seek the transfer of military technology and even offer German industrial equipment and precision machine tools as bargaining chips.

1941 1 Month 27 Day.

The Lunar New Year of the Snake (Xin Si year).

According to Chinese custom, Taishan Aviation and Taishan Military Industry employees have a day off on this day.

Fang Wen stayed in the public canteen of the base in northern Myanmar, making dumplings with several department heads from the base.

After making the dumplings, we cooked them and ate our New Year's Eve dinner together.

Amidst laughter and cheerful conversation, it was exactly midnight.

Everyone came out of the house and looked towards the testing ground.

Fireworks made by employees from Liuyang at Taishan Military Industry were set off there.

Several fireworks, trailing bright yellow flames, shot straight into the night sky and exploded with a bang in the darkness.

First, layers of peony-shaped fireworks, interwoven with gold and red, spread out, with sparks falling like a shower of rosy clouds.

Then came a burst of silvery-white starlight fireworks, with tiny sparks of light scattering across the sky, casting a gentle halo over this foreign base.

Someone specially made a two-tone chain of cannons, the red ones as vibrant as the Spring Festival couplets of the homeland, and the blue ones as clear as the cold stars of the north. Cluster after cluster of them soared into the sky, illuminating the originally dim mountain forest.

The booming sound of fireworks exploding, mixed with the cheers of the crowd, echoed back and forth in the air, adding a touch of festive warmth to the originally chilly night wind.

Looking at the sky, Fang Wen couldn't help but think of his home.

He went to the telegraph room.

The telegraph operator on duty stood up: "General Manager."

"Please sit down, I'll send a telegram myself."

"Oh." The telegraph operator sat down somewhat awkwardly.

Fang Wen turned on the high-powered transmitter, sat down in front of a telegraph machine, adjusted the transmission frequency, and pressed the transmit button.

The beeping of the key sent his heartfelt message to the distant other side of the Pacific Ocean.

Sending my best wishes for peace and well-being on the first day of the new year of the Xin Si year.

Even in a military camp in northern Myanmar, we celebrate the Lunar New Year. Being in a foreign land, I miss my family.

With best wishes to both sets of parents, may you enjoy good health and longevity in the New Year.

May my two children be intelligent, healthy, and carefree year after year.

Although the couple is separated by distance, their affection remains strong. They will surely reunite when they achieve their goal.

Best regards
新禧
[Chinese New Year of the Snake in Northern Myanmar]

After sending the telegram, he turned to look at Gong Xiuneng.

Do you miss your master?

Gong Xiuneng nodded with some sadness: "I used to spend this time with my master. Although it was lonely in the mountains, I was happy. I haven't seen my master in a long time. I wonder how he is?"

Looking at the bodyguard who had been following him all along, Fang Wen felt that he should let him rest. He then said, "How about this, I'll give you a month's leave and send you to Hanzhong by plane. Go and visit the Taoist temple in the Qinling Mountains. Maybe your master has gone back."

Gong Xiuneng was tempted, but hesitated: "Commander, what about you?"

"I'm fine. I'll be in Myanmar this month to handle some company matters. You can go ahead," Fang Wen said with a smile. (End of Chapter)